Is Twitter Banning Attacks Against ‘Blue Checks’?
As the value of “Twitter Blue” plummeted in plain sight, an image spread by taking advantage of public sentiment.
Fact Checks
Missouri Transgender ‘Complaint Form’
In April 2023, social media posts claimed that Missouri had published a “transgender concern” form to a state website.
‘A Child in Tennessee Got Made Fun of For His Homemade University of Tennessee Tee, So UT Made It Their Official Shirt’
An April 2023 Reddit post told a happy story about a child’s homemade University of Tennessee shirt.
Ann Coulter’s ‘Compromise on Abortion’ Tweet
A tweet about an “abortion compromise” was attributed to conservative pundit Ann Coulter, and it circulated in screenshot form.
The ‘TikTok Benadryl Challenge’
Amid ongoing political discussions about the TikTok video app, claims spread about a death related to a “Benadryl challenge.”
‘Angry Mob of Antifa’: Robocall Attacks ‘Tennessee Three’ with Regurgitated Smears
The message has been linked to a Knoxville-based political firm.
Proposed Bill Would ‘Fine Texans for Multiple Environmental Complaints’ That Don’t Result in ‘Enforcement’
If passed, the legislation would likely inhibit reporting of environmental dangers.
Clarence Thomas ‘Defunct Real Estate Firm’ Controversy
An April 2023 scandal involving the Supreme Court Justice widened in scope to include claims about income.
Missouri State Senator on ’12-Year-Old Marriage’
Statements in favor of preteen marriages were attributed to Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon (R) on social media.
Clay Higgins’ ‘Library’ Tweet
A screenshot of a tweet calling libraries “liberal grooming centers” was attributed to right-wing Rep. Clay Higgins and shared to Imgur.